Cultivating Curiosity

The Wild World of Fire Ecology w/ Dr Raelene Crandall


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Ever wonder what's smoldering beneath Florida's pines? It's not just the heat—it's the crucial role of prescribed burns in keeping our ecosystems thriving! From wildfires to controlled burns, Florida’s landscapes are shaped by fire more than you might think. Join Alyssa and Taylor as they ignite a fiery conversation with Dr. Raelene Crandall, a fire ecology expert from the University of Florida, to explore why fire is the unsung hero of Florida’s wild world.


Resources:

  • Dr. Raelene Crandall Webpage
  • Southern Fire Exchange
  • Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing the Risk
  • FDACS Fire Management Services

  • Intro/Outro Music:

    Track Title: Nature and Nurture

    Composers: Steven Thomason [PRS] 100%

    Publishers: Freshworx Music Limited [PRS] 100%

    Album: Forest Folk

    Catalog Number: FRX020

    Track Number: FRX020-1

    Labels: Freshworx

    German label code: LC 78182

    ISRC: UK-QUJ-19-02001

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    Cultivating CuriosityBy Taylor Clem and Alyssa Vinson